The Odisha Public Service Commission, the state agency that conducts recruitment for government services in Odisha, is hiring Veterinary Assistant Surgeon and Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon posts for a total of 535 vacancies. The posts fall in Group-A (Junior Branch-II) of the Odisha Veterinary Service under the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department, offering veterinary graduates a senior state government officer role in the animal husbandry sector.
OPSC Recruitment 2026 Exam Date - Veterinary Assistant Surgeon and AVAS Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 202604 of 2026-27
Total Vacancies
535
Exam Date
19 Nov
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 30 Sept 2026
Exam on 19 Nov 2026
- Notification18 Jul
- Applications Open24 Jul
- Applications Closed30 Sept
- Exam19 Nov
About OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon and AVAS Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Odisha Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 04 of 2026-27
- Post Name
- Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon
- Job Location
- Odisha
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 21–42 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid Registration Certificate under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970 (Section 21); Odia language test pass certificate.
Vacancy Breakdown
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon
535
UR 63SC 161ST 237
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon | 63 | 161 | 237 | 535 |
Eligibility Details
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon
Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) or its equivalent degree from any recognized University / College / Institution in India or abroad; conversion certificates recognized by Veterinary Council of India (VCI) for foreign degrees; valid Registration Certificate under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970 (Section 21).
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/Additional Veterinary Assistant Surgeon | Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) or its equivalent degree from any recognized University / College / Institution in India or abroad; conversion certificates recognized by Veterinary Council of India (VCI) for foreign degrees; valid Registration Certificate under the Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act, 1970 (Section 21). |
Age Limit
21 to 42 years as on 01-01-2026
Age Relaxation
5 years for SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen; 10 years for PwD (40% or more); PwD belonging to SEBC/SC/ST eligible for cumulative relaxation up to 15 years.
Application Fee
General / OBC / SEBC / Others
Rs. 700
SC / ST / PwD
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination
Two objective papers (Paper-I Veterinary Science and Paper-II Animal Science), each 200 questions and 400 marks, duration 2.5 hours each; total 800 marks.
- 2Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates called for document verification; 5 candidates if vacancies up to 2, otherwise twice the number of vacancies.
- 3Medical Examination
Selected candidates examined by the Medical Board.
Shortlisting ratio: 5 candidates for up to 2 vacancies; twice the number of vacancies if more than 2
Exam Pattern
2.5 hours per paperOffline (OMR)
Paper-I (Veterinary Science)
200 questions · 400 marks
Paper-II (Animal Science)
200 questions · 400 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (Veterinary Science) | 200 | 400 | — |
| Paper-II (Animal Science) | 200 | 400 | — |
Salary Structure
Rs. 56,100/- (Level 12, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix under Rule-3 of the ORSP Rules, 2017) with usual Dearness and other Allowances
How to Apply
- 1Go through the details of the advertisement on the OPSC website.
- 2Apply online through the OPSC website at the official website
- 3Read the detailed instructions on the OPSC portal before filling the form.
- 4Fill the online application form and verify the submitted copy.
- 5Upload scanned passport size photograph, full signature, and left-hand thumb impression.
- 6Pay the examination fee online except for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- 7Submit the online application and take a printout of the registration and application forms.
- 8Keep at least four copies of the photograph for future use.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•H.S.C. or equivalent certificate
•B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree certificate
•Mark-lists from H.S.C. to degree
•Conversion certificate recognized by VCI (if applicable)
•Permanent registration certificate under Odisha Veterinary Practitioners Act 1970
•Four recent passport size photographs
•Caste certificate
•Odia test pass certificate
•Permanent disability certificate
•Sports certificate/identity card issued by Director of Sports Odisha
•Ex-servicemen release certificate
•No Objection Certificate
•Proof of identity (Aadhaar/EPIC/DL/Passport/PAN Card)
Important Details
- Examination fee of Rs. 700 is refunded only to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the written examination.
- Only online applications submitted through the OPSC website are accepted; applications received through any other mode will be summarily rejected.
- Government servants must inform their Head of Office and obtain a No Objection Certificate well in advance.
- Candidates must be able to speak, read and write Odia and must have passed the Odia test as specified.
- Reservation and relaxation for SC/ST by birth and SEBC are admissible only to candidates of Odisha.
- Community/caste status once mentioned in the application form will not be changed.
- The Admission Certificate will be uploaded on the OPSC website prior to the exam date.
PwD Vacancy Breakup
Backlog vacancy
Category-I: 04 (01-w)
Category-II: 04 (01-w)
Category-III: 05 (02-w)
Category-IV: 05 (02-w)
Current vacancy
Category-I: 01 (w)
Category-II: 01
Category-III: 01
Category-IV: 01
Total vacancy
Category-I: 05 (02-w)
Category-II: 05 (01-w)
Category-III: 06 (02-w)
Category-IV: 06 (02-w)
| Type of Vacancy | Category-I | Category-II | Category-III | Category-IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backlog vacancy | 04 (01-w) | 04 (01-w) | 05 (02-w) | 05 (02-w) |
| Current vacancy | 01 (w) | 01 | 01 | 01 |
| Total vacancy | 05 (02-w) | 05 (01-w) | 06 (02-w) | 06 (02-w) |
Odia Language Requirement
Candidates must be able to speak, read and write Odia and must have passed M.E. School or higher examination with Odia as a language subject, or Matriculation with Odia as medium, or Odia as a language subject in Class VII final examination, or a test in Odia in Middle English School standard conducted by the School & Mass Education Department of Odisha.
Exam Centres
The written examination will be held at Cuttack/Bhubaneswar.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0671-2304707, 0671-2304141, 0671-2305611 (Extn. 205)
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